Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 1170: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, provides that a person is criminally responsible for an offense committed by the conduct of another if, acting with intent to benefit in the proceeds or results of the offense, the person solicits, directs, aids, or attempts to aid another person to commit the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 12; Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 40, Chapter 24; Title 40, Chapter 35 and Title 40, Chapter 39.

In committee Last action May 15, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 939

Plain-language summary

SB 1170 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, provides that a person is criminally responsible for an offense committed by the conduct of another if, acting with intent to benefit in the proceeds or results of the offense, the person solicits, directs, aids, or attempts to aid another person to commit the offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 11; Title 39, Chapter 12; Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 40, Chapter 24; Title 40, Chapter 35 and Title 40, Chapter 39. Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 939.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic).